Description

We are seeking a highly strategic and influential Director, Finance – Business Innovation & Canada Controllership to lead two critical mandates for our Americas Finance organization. This dual‑focused role oversees financial leadership for Business Innovation initiatives and full Canada Finance Controllership responsibilities.

As the FP&A lead for Business Innovation, you will drive strategic planning, financial modeling, performance tracking, and insight generation for emerging growth opportunities. As the Controllership leader for Canada, you will oversee statutory accounting, financial reporting, compliance, tax & treasury activities, and commercial opex governance.

This is a high‑visibility role for a hands‑on, forward‑thinking finance leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and financial rigor.

Role expectations

Business Innovation – FP&A Leadership

• Partner with Business Innovation leaders to evaluate and model business cases for new growth opportunities.

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, opex management, and initiative‑level performance tracking.

• Provide AOP/LRS guidance and ensure initiative impacts are rigorously monitored and reported.

• Assess accounting, tax, corporate finance, and operational implications of innovation initiatives.

• Coordinate with regional and global finance teams to ensure accurate, aligned BI reporting.

• Support the development of scalable processes, systems, and automation for BI execution.

Canada Controllership – Finance Leadership

• Full ownership of Canadian statutory accounting, controllership, and financial governance.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles including accruals, revaluation, allocations, FX, leases, and fixed assets.

• Oversee Canada commercial opex budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and risk/opportunity management.

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting: balance sheet reviews, flux analysis, and executive‑ready commentary.

• Provide accounting and policy guidance to commercial teams and cross‑functional partners.

• Lead Canada Tax & Treasury activities including tax provision, transfer pricing, cashflow forecasting, and coordination with internal/external advisors.

• Oversee payroll accounting in partnership with AMS payroll experts.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales Analytics, and FP&A to assess variable expense drivers (e.g., commissions, bonuses, credit card fees).

• Continuously strengthen financial controls, compliance processes, and operating discipline.

• Coach and develop finance talent, elevating capability across the Canadian organization.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA/CGA/CA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both FP&A and controllership.
• Experience in public accounting or a large corporate finance function strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands‑on experience leading close cycles and governance activities.
• Proven ability to build advanced financial models and synthesize complex data into clear insights.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Track record of developing talent, building cross‑functional partnerships, and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in Canada and travel to the U.S. (up to ~20%).

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Canadian work experience is not required for this position. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We use automated tools (including artificial intelligence “AI”) in our hiring process. This may include AI-based screening or assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions will be made by humans.

About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

• Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.